Author Archives: imadeitso

tomatoes

Posted on August 5, 2013 by imadeitso

“It’s difficult to think anything but pleasant thoughts while eating a homegrown tomato.” – Lewis Grizzard (writer & humourist)  we’ve been enjoying the bounty. gives a whole new meaning to “eat local.”

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summer garden 2013

Posted on July 22, 2013 by imadeitso

it’s amazing how things have been growing this year. i almost didn’t plant veggies this year because last year, i’d return from camping to find everything wilting. this summer has been wetter, but not too wet. everything is so lush … Continue reading →

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homemade fire starters

Posted on July 13, 2013 by imadeitso

for father’s day last month, we made some fire starters. supplies: an old egg carton wax for melting (candle ends with wicks removed, or broken crayons, or canning/sealing wax) dryer lint we stuffed dryer lint into the spaces of an … Continue reading →

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spring garden 2013

Posted on May 31, 2013 by imadeitso

the blooms and colours of spring in our yard don’t last long, but they’re so pretty for those fleeting few weeks. the lilacs have been generous, and i’ve been able to bring some of the outdoors in this year. { … Continue reading →

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homemade granola bars

Posted on May 27, 2013 by imadeitso

the title makes me think i should dig out this old pic… i’m really not that crunchy :) as for the granola bars…sometimes, when i finally try something new (a recipe, a technique or project), i wonder why i didn’t … Continue reading →

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